Macintosh Classic disassembly

ID: 155322

Description: The Macintosh Classic is a computer mounted in...

Steps:

  1. Turn the Mac so the screen is face-down
  2. Put a cloth under the screen to not scratch the screen.
  3. Unscrew the four Torx screws.
  4. Two screws are on the bottom side near the ports, the other two are Hidden in the handle.
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  5. WARNING, IF YOU COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE DISCHARGE FROM THE CRT YOU RISK DYING, We recommend looking for a tutorial on YouTube
  6. Connect a flat screwdriver to the CRT ground cable (black cable attached to the screw) with an alligator cable.
  7. Slowly push the screwdriver under the red suction cup connected to the CRT and touch the metal part with the screwdriver.
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  8. The motherboard has no screws, so it can be removed by pulling upwards.
  9. Make sure to disconnect all cables.
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  10. Remove the four screws and pay attention to the two hidden screws.
  11. The Floppy lock and Disk go away easily.
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  12. WARNING - The POWER SUPPLY may still contain current inside it. Do not touch any capacitors on the power supply
  13. Unscrew the two screws that secure it to the chassis and remove the connected cables.
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  14. To remove the Chassis you must use the same Torx 15 screwdriver as the handle.
  15. Unscrew the four screws and the Chassis can be removed.
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  16. CAUTION: The cathode ray tube is under pressure, avoid scratching or breaking it.
  17. To remove the CRT, simply unscrew the four screws placed at the corners.
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